Virginia Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in Virginia at the average combined rate of 5.77%. Add tax to a price or back it out of a total.
Enter your combined state + local rate. U.S. sales tax rates vary by city and county.
Virginia sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 5.3% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 0.47% |
| Average combined rate | 5.77% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in Virginia
Virginia charges a statewide rate of 5.3%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 0.47% figure above is the population-weighted average. To add tax, multiply the price by the rate; to back it out of a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1 plus the rate.
Worked example
A $100 purchase at Virginia's average combined rate of 5.77% adds $5.77 in sales tax, for a $105.77 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Virginia?
Virginia's statewide rate is 5.3%. With an average local rate of 0.47%, the typical combined rate is about 5.77%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Virginia?
At the average combined rate of 5.77%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $5.77, for a total of $105.77. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in Virginia set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 0.47% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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